3 Best Martial Arts Classes in Ballarat

“DIP MUAY THAI is run by Kru Dip. He is the Master of Muay Thai. Since 2005, Kru Dip has provided top-tier Muay Thai coaching in Australia. He has trained and assisted numerous professional fighters, including John Wayne Parr, a 10-time Muay Thai world champion, Angie Parr, a multiple-time champion, and other prominent Boonchu fighters. Kru Dip has trained fighters for nearly 20 years and leads a growing group of amateur fighters. Driven by a desire to support his family and further his education, Kru Dip balanced his demanding fight schedule with academic pursuits. Kru Dip’s passion for Muay Thai and extensive experience make him a revered teacher and mentor. Whether you are a seasoned fighter or a beginner, Kru Dip looks forward to welcoming you to his gym and sharing his love for Muay Thai.”

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“The Ballarat Dojo caters to all ages and levels, from raw beginners who want to make friends and develop their fitness to more experienced martial artists wishing to further build on their current foundations. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Karate allow you and your family to learn real martial arts or self-defence in a fun, respectful, safe, yet challenging atmosphere. With a philosophy based on traditional martial arts principles and a training methodology developed for a new context, they are here to help you along the paths of personal growth, physical development & practical self-defence. A typical class will include an endurance building warm-up, demonstration and practice of takedowns and ground techniques, positional drilling, and live training (rolling). Training in The Ballarat Dojo is an individual journey, so you will be going at exactly the right pace, no matter how fast or slow you progress.”

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“Southern Cross Martial Arts is a progressive traditional martial arts school. Damien Martin is the head instructor. Damien has been training in martial arts for over 40 years, initially began training in judo in 1982 and then in karate in 1983. Southern Cross Martial Arts achieves this with a progressive blend of old and new that includes ancient philosophies and modern sports psychology with relevant self-defence skills, traditional martial arts templates (kata) and training principles and methodologies that offer the best of the new, with the best of the old. They have Dedicated, internationally accredited, nationally qualified and highly experienced instructors and mentors who have devoted years to training. Their kids' classes are age-specific to suit developmental learning stages. All of their classes focus on the individual's needs within the Dojo's broader community.”

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